GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
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decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
encircleto form a circle around : surround
pranktrick
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning